Be part of XBOX at gamescom 2026 as we rejoice 25 years of play. We’re returning to Cologne, Germany to attach with gamers from all over the world and highlight most of the unbelievable video games coming quickly to XBOX.
The XBOX sales space will probably be filled with new worlds to discover, builders to satisfy, and experiences that showcase what’s subsequent for XBOX. Our sales space will function 25 upcoming video games and 140 gaming stations, giving followers the chance to go hands-on earlier than they launch. Be among the many first to play Name of Responsibility: Fashionable Warfare 4, Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of Warfare: E-Day, METRO 2039, STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, Alien: Isolation 2, and extra.
As XBOX commemorates 25 years of play, gamescom 2026 is our technique to rejoice the gamers and communities who made these a few years doable. Attendees can revisit iconic moments, video games, and improvements from each technology of XBOX by interactive experiences that honor the reminiscences, friendships, and tales created alongside the way in which.
That celebration continues with the return of XBOX FanFest, bringing collectively members of our international neighborhood for unique experiences and unforgettable moments.
Can’t take part individual? We’ll be streaming reside on YouTube and Twitch, connecting followers all over the world with developer interviews, particular visitors, gameplay reveals, new trailers, and extra.
The most important video games of the yr will probably be on XBOX, and plenty of of them will probably be in our sales space prepared so that you can dive into early.
- Name of Responsibility: Fashionable Warfare 4 takes middle stage. Step into the franchise’s signature Core 6v6 Multiplayer on XBOX Collection X, the place each match showcases the fluid motion and best-in-class ballistics that outline Fashionable Warfare 4. Whether or not you’re returning after the Early Entry Beta or getting your first style of the motion, that is your probability to expertise the subsequent chapter of Fashionable Warfare Multiplayer firsthand.
- Gears of Warfare: E-Day brings the primary public playable hands-on expertise with marketing campaign to gamescom, giving gamers an early have a look at the brutal origins of the Locust Warfare and the start of the brotherhood between Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago forward of its October 6, 2026, launch.
- Play Minecraft Dungeons II for the primary time. Drop your pickaxe and seize a sword (and a buddy) as a result of the foes are harder than ever – however the loot is well worth the battle. Are you able to struggle the disaster?
- For the primary time ever, Fable can have a reside demo theater presentation by Playground Video games, showcasing reside gameplay to the general public, taking followers on a Hero’s journey that highlights its clean and responsive fight.
- Play STRANGER THAN HEAVEN for the primary time. Face down destiny within the 50-year, action-adventure saga’s demo showcasing the revolutionary fight system that has you independently management the left and proper sides of protagonist Makoto Daito throughout 3 of the 5 immersive Japanese cities & eras discovered within the full recreation.
- Get hands-on with METRO 2039 for the primary time at gamescom forward of its launch in February 2027. Discover, scavenge, and survive the post-apocalyptic ruins of Moscow within the subsequent landmark FPS from acclaimed storytellers 4A Video games.
- Halo: Marketing campaign Advanced lets attendees go hands-on with the devoted but modernized remake of Halo: Fight Advanced’s legendary marketing campaign, that includes up to date visuals, refined gameplay, expanded fight choices, and the long-lasting ringworld journey that began all of it.
- Between new Forza Horizon 6 options and partnership collaborations, there may be at all times one thing new occurring in Japan. Gamers can check their driving expertise within the new Drift Assault function and get a sneak peek at partnership collaborations dropping over the subsequent few months.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 brings riveting content material and bulletins from the world of digital aviation, together with the primary public playable hands-on expertise with the Nationwide Championship Air Races, giving gamers an opportunity to expertise the quickest motorsport on earth.
There’s a lot extra to play together with Alien Deathstorm, Alien: Isolation 2, Dangerous Magpie, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Crowsworn, Genigods: Nezha, Resonance: A Plague Story Legacy, STAR WARS Zero Firm, Horrible Lizards, Turok: Origins, and Valor Mortis.
XBOX will carry the present to you with reside broadcasts from the guts of the XBOX sales space beginning at 4pm CEST on Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27 that includes interviews, particular visitors, gameplay reveals, new trailers, and extra.
Tune in on YouTube and Twitch. The present will probably be obtainable in American Signal Language (ASL) and English Language Audio Descriptions (AD). Choose content material from the present will probably be obtainable in extra languages.
You’ll be capable to discover us in Corridor 7, sales space A-0.61.
- Thursday, August 27 – 10am to 8pm CEST
- Friday, August 28 – 10am to 8pm CEST
- Saturday, August 29 – 9am to eight pm CEST
- Sunday, August 30 – 9am to 8pm CEST
Our sales space will probably be wheelchair accessible, with XBOX Adaptive Controllers obtainable upon request and choose demo stations outfitted with adjustable-height desks and screens. “Right here to Assist” employees will probably be available to assist gamers with adaptive set ups and our Quiet room and sensory gadgets will probably be obtainable for gamers searching for a diminished sensory expertise. Moreover, we are going to present ASL, BSL and DGS interpreters and English- and German-language Audio Descriptions at our sales space from 12-5pm Thursday by Sunday.

XBOX FanFest’s subsequent cease is Cologne, Germany on Wednesday, August 26 from 8pm – 11pm CEST on the XBOX sales space. Verify our official social channels and the official FanFest web site for information about how you can enter the sweepstakes on your probability to win tickets.
